Midhope Castle West Lothian history, Abercorn building date, Scottish towerhouse architecture
Midhope Castle, Abercorn
Historic West Lothian Building, central Scotland Tower House Architecture
post updated 15 February 2025
Location: west of Abercorn, West Lothian
Directions: minor roads north off A904
16th century, Category A Scheduled Monument
Midhope Castle Abercorn
Abercorn is a hamlet on the Hopetoun Estate in West Lothian, 5 km west of South Queensferry. The parish church includes 12th Century Norman elements, although it is mostly post-Reformation; an 8th century stone cross is in the grounds.
Midhope Castle is sometimes referred to as Abercorn Castle:
Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house in Scotland. It is situated in the hamlet of Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate, About 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) to the west of South Queensferry, on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
The derelict chateau that can be seen today represents the much-altered 5 storey, oblong tower house. In 1678 Midhope was given a facelift, when an entrance tower was removed and the extension to the east was heightened and extended.
source: wikipedia
Hopetoun House – major historic Scottish property, located just east of Abercorn, was started around 1699
– Historic Buildings in Edinburgh & Lothian
Edinburgh Walking Tours – Scottish capital city walks for pre-booked groups of visitors. Walks are led by e-architect guides.
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Website: Midhope Castle, Abercorn
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photo © Adrian Welch
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, 167 Renfrew Street
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Glasgow Necropolis, east of the city centre
Necropolis photo © Adrian Welch
Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street, G1 1UH
building photo © Adrian Welch
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